My dad was stationed at loring during the mid 50's to 1969.I was born in the hospital there in december 1955 and lived there until my dad retired.We moved to...
what outfit was your dad in? i was staioned there from 53-57 regards don marotta ... From: kstpls To: Loring_AFB@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002...
Amy, You don't know me but I have to share a story about your Dad's time at the Blotner site. If you still have your Dad (and I hope you do), he is sure to ...
What a neat story, I remember Scamper well, I would give him Slim Jims. until I got caught by Col Addy, He said quit feeding that dog slim jims. He said "The...
James E.Denman
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Apr 11, 2002 12:21 am
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Sgt. Spencer Thank you so much for the story!!! I did not know that Scamper took a pop in the head! Better that than running into the badger or the moose. Dad...
amy, what is the 4 grand web page. as an old old loring airman, i enjoy any thing about our beloved old base. regards don marotta ... From: amy_addy To:...
Where was the "Blotner Site"? Not sure I'm familiar with that one. My times there were all over the base, including Caswell AFS but I don't remember that...
Michael, the Blotner Site was also known as The Blotner RBS site it was located at an old Army Nike site on Highway 1 it was a little north and West of the...
James E.Denman
sgtjim@...
Apr 12, 2002 1:40 am
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Hello Group- Anyone know what ever became of the old Blotner Site? Is it in private hands? Ed...
Amy, I have sure enjoyed reading about the site and Col Addy. I knew a lot of Officiers in my career, but there are 2 that stand out very tall both from the 4...
James E.Denman
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Apr 12, 2002 2:03 am
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Thanks James, I do remember that site now. Just could not connect the "Old Nike" site with "Blotner". But it does explain some things. Mike W. ... From:...
Anyone on the list who used to work at the Scope Site (just East of Caribou). It was otherwise known as Hilltop because of Hilltop Drive-in being right there....
Ed,The 4000th was deactivated and the mission was turned over to NOAA, and still goes on today. The land Known as the Blotner Site was returned to its original...
James E.Denman
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Apr 13, 2002 11:35 am
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Sgt. Jim: First, thanks for answering the questions regarding the site. I knew that the AF leased the property from a local potato farmer but it was ...
Amy. i bet it was Sam. i remember that little dog. and the story about him eating up the leg on the antique table. There was a little more to the story about...
James E.Denman
sgtjim@...
Apr 14, 2002 2:42 pm
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Sgt. Jim, Since you appear to be a long time resident of Loring, I was wondering if you remember a CMsgt Floyd Forseman. He and his family were from the...
Michael, I was a resident of The Loring area for 4 years(1969-1973), all at the 4000th Support Group. I thoughly enjoyed my tour. but longed for the Wild west....
James E.Denman
sgtjim@...
Apr 16, 2002 12:48 am
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Amy, The picture you posted is not the Blotner Site, but rather the "Hilltop" site to which Larry Nail referred in his message. The radome at Blotner was much...
Hello Group- I just posted a U.S. Army Corps of Engineer photo dated June 23, 1955 from my collection in the photo section. It shows the DC Hanger and nose...
Thank you for the clarification. I did change the description on the photo. I wished I had hooked up with this web page before I made my trip up there. Besides...
Larry: I remember the drive in! You could see the movie right from the road. I visited my father today and he shared a story about the Hilltop drive in. It...
Hay everyone, I live in Caswell and I will be happy to take photo's of the Caswell and the Blotner sites and post them here. The LDA awarded bids to take down...
Hi Group, There may be a feature of the group you may not be aware of. Database which is located on the left side bar of our group home page allows everyone to...
Hi Group, There is a group feature which you may not be aware of. Check out the Database which is located on the left side bar of the Loring Group homepage....
I will be looking forward to seeing those pictures. It will be 30 years since I was there last and a lot has changed I know. Thank you in advance. ... From:...
James E.Denman
sgtjim@...
Apr 19, 2002 11:52 pm
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hello proud firefighter, your post was very timely. after 45 years i'm finally making my return visit to loring. i realize things will not be the same, but...
-- Hi Don- I'm glad you are making the trip North. I went up to Loring after almost 30 years, we are going up again in May but will probably miss you- we will...
